Centene Corp
Centene's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Centene completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Centene has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Centene's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Centene amounted to 44,214 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Centene decreased by 31.93%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Centene's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Centene's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Centene were 7,825 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Centene reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Centene's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 58.55%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Centene's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 21.73%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Centene's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Centene reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 38,671 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 36,389 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Centene reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Centene's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 63.63%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Centene's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 33.79% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Centene use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Centene reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Centene's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Centene's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Centene reported 1,184,419 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Centene includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Centene's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Centene's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Centene reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,184,419 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Centene reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Centene's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 57.03%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Centene's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 11.42%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Centene disclose?
In 2024, Centene reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Centene's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Centene's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,082,810 tCO₂e (91.42%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 30,857 tCO₂e (2.61%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 29,280 tCO₂e (2.47%)
Centene's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Centene’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Centene reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,825 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 163,021 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.05 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Centene's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Centene's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Centene reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.05 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.92, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Centene rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Centene ranked 2 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Centene among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Centene's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Centene reported a total carbon footprint of 1,228,633 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.38% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Centene's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.4% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.96%.a